In an Agile project, why is regression test automation considered a strategic priority?

Because regression testing is only needed in Agile, not in other models

Because frequent changes in each iteration increase the risk of breaking existing functionality

Because Agile requires 100% automated test coverage

Because manual regression testing is impossible in Agile

A DevOps team is implementing continuous delivery. They want to automate acceptance tests to run in the pipeline. What is the most important consideration for these tests?

They must cover all possible edge cases to ensure quality.

They must be fast enough to run on every commit.

They must be reliable and provide clear results to support release decisions.

They must be written by the business stakeholders to ensure accuracy.

A project is using a Waterfall model. The test team has automated the regression tests for the system. When should these automated tests be executed to be most effective?

During system testing and again during regression testing after defect fixes.

Only at the end of the project to confirm overall quality.

At every phase of the lifecycle to ensure continuous quality.

After each code change to provide immediate feedback.

In which SDLC model would test automation maintenance effort likely be the highest due to frequent changes?

All models have identical maintenance effort

What is the primary role of test automation in a DevOps CI/CD pipeline?

To ensure that no defects are ever released to production

To enable fast and reliable feedback on code changes at each stage of the pipeline

To replace all manual testing activities completely

To eliminate the need for a separate testing team

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Strategic Considerations in Different Software Development Lifecycle Models CT-TAS Practice Questions (Page 1)

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In an Agile project, why is regression test automation considered a strategic priority?
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A DevOps team is implementing continuous delivery. They want to automate acceptance tests to run in the pipeline. What is the most important consideration for these tests?
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A project is using a Waterfall model. The test team has automated the regression tests for the system. When should these automated tests be executed to be most effective?
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In which SDLC model would test automation maintenance effort likely be the highest due to frequent changes?
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